Dover, Delaware vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 133.5% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $116,774 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Dover, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  572.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower